By FreightWaves | John Kingston | 1/21/2025 5:58 PM

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose to the highest level since August. The post Big jump in benchmark diesel price puts price back at August levels appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | John Gallagher | 1/21/2025 5:55 PM

Potential regulations aimed at boosting truck safety – including protecting women – will receive new scrutiny under one of many actions taken by President Trump on Inauguration Day. The post Trump administration could sideline female truckers’ anti-harassment agenda appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Todd Maiden | 1/21/2025 5:33 PM

Bankrupt Yellow Corp. has settled claims with two groups of employees who claim they were not properly notified ahead of mass layoffs in 2023. The post Yellow settles 2 classes of WARN claims appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 1/21/2025 4:09 PM

Weaker container rates for Asia-U.S. volumes could give way to increases, but that depends on carriers’ plans in the coming weeks, said analyst Freightos. The post Asia-US container rates decline in slack season appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Eric Kulisch | 1/21/2025 2:09 PM

Challenge Group is beefing up its order for 777-300 converted freighters. It is an early adopter of the aftermarket freighter and will likely be the first operator in Europe. The post Israel’s Challenge Group prepares to fly all-new 777 converted freighter appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Noi Mahoney | 1/21/2025 12:55 PM

President Donald Trump on Monday repeated his wish to “take back” the Panama Canal and initiate 25% tariffs against Mexico and Canada. The post Trump vows to ‘take back’ Panama Canal, increase tariffs appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FORWARDER magazine | FORWARDER magazine | 1/21/2025 11:58 AM

Logistics UK, one of the UK’s largest business groups and the only trade association representing the whole of logistics, is urging the government to prioritise workable solutions for frictionless trade that business needs to drive growth throughout the economy.  Responding to the Department of Business and Trade’s (DBT) call for stakeholder input into the [...] ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Tony Mulvey | 1/21/2025 11:30 AM

Tender rejection rates are remaining elevated during a period where the market would traditionally be loosening The post Truckload market tries to squash seasonal depression appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Grace Sharkey | 1/21/2025 10:05 AM

From optimizing electric vehicle fleets to mitigating fraud and automating nonrevenue tasks, automation is positioned to address some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. The post How automation is solving logistics’ biggest problems in 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Trains.com Staff | 1/21/2025 9:54 AM

Republican Patrick J. Fuchs has been designated by President Trump as chairman of the Surface Transportation Board. The post Fuchs to lead Surface Transportation Board appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Todd Maiden | 1/21/2025 9:08 AM

Logistics warehouse operator Prologis sees a positive inflection point nearing. The post Prologis Q4 earnings: First look appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Trains.com Staff | 1/21/2025 8:55 AM

Decision says Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration failed by not preparing environmental report The post US Appeals court blocks rule allowing movement of LNG by rail appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FORWARDER magazine | FORWARDER magazine | 1/21/2025 7:39 AM

Systech, part of Markem-Imaje and Dover and a leading provider of digital traceability, serialisation and compliance solutions, is proud to introduce the ST16 Semi-Automated Multi-Aggregation Station for pharmaceutical manufacturers, CMOs, CDMOs, repackagers and distributors. This integrated offering seamlessly combines industry-leading software with robust, flexible hardware to help optimise productivity, improve operational efficiency and streamline processes. [...] ... Read full Story

By FORWARDER magazine | FORWARDER magazine | 1/21/2025 4:44 AM

WCAworld today announced the launch of its newest network - WCA Live Events & Expo WCAworld, the world’s largest and most powerful network of independent freight forwarders, today announced the launch of its latest innovation: WCA Live Events & Expo Network. This new network expands WCAworld’s portfolio of specialised logistics networks, offering members an [...] ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Trains.com Staff | 1/20/2025 7:55 PM

At MARS meeting, the biggest U.S. Class 1 railroad also talks shipment security, Mexico business, and growth. The post Union Pacific official tells shippers of plans for online, security improvements appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Thomas Wasson | 1/20/2025 1:38 PM

Virginia-based Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, is entering 2025 with a revamped growth strategy focused on building out an autonomous hub in Texas while expanding its software footprint in Michigan. The post Torc Robotics starts 2025 with revamped strategy appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Stuart Chirls | 1/20/2025 10:51 AM

Houthi rebels said they will end attacks on Israel and on merchant shipping in the Red Sea in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The post Ocean rates could fall as Houthis say they will end Red Sea attacks appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Todd Maiden | 1/20/2025 10:14 AM

Less-than-truckload carrier Pitt Ohio said it will offer direct service from Cincinnati to six cross-border locations in Texas. The post Pitt Ohio adds express lane to Mexico border appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Kaylee Nix | 1/20/2025 9:19 AM

Significant winter storm will bring snow, ice, and frigid cold from Houston to the Florida Panhandle this week. The post Disruptive winter storm bringing snow, ice, frigid temperatures to Gulf Coast  appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story

By FreightWaves | Contributed Content | 1/20/2025 8:44 AM

January 15, 2025 We recently closed the door on 2024, and what a year it was. The headlines told of growing supply chain complexity driven by huge weather events, including 27 weather disasters in the U.S., labor strikes, geopolitical instability and continued constraints on the labor force. And 2025 promises even more complexity. As we […] The post The evolution of supply chain agility amid greater supply chain complexity appeared first on FreightWaves. ... Read full Story